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Pine Leaf Boys to close out entertainment

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
A kick off party will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 27, to begin this year’s Le Grand Hoorah, which will again be held at Lakeview Park and Beach. Then, on Saturday, the day will be filled with Cajun and Creole musicians. The music begins with Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers at 1 p.
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LaFleur to be honored at this year’s event

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Amanda LaFleur will be honored during Le Grand Hoorah Cultural Celebration Opening Ceremonies, hosted by Prairie Heritage, Inc., a 501 ©3 Organization, with a mission of preserving the beautiful culture of South Louisiana. Opening ceremonies will begin on Saturday, September 28, at 12:30 p.m.
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EPSO Arrests

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
MAN OF THE YEAR - Wayne Vidrine with Evangeline Bank and Trust Company was named Man of the Year. He is shown with Connie Lamke (left) and Angela Fontenot (right). (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)

MAN OF THE YEAR - Wayne Vidrine with Evangeline Bank and Trust Company was named Man of the Year. He is shown with Connie Lamke (left) and Angela Fontenot (right). (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)

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Foreman, Vidrine win honors at Chamber banquet

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Monday, September 23, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The annual Evangeline Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was held Thursday evening, September 19, at the Northside Civic Center. Members, nominees and their guess enjoyed a fun evening with a delicious meal.
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War of words breaks out during meeting

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Monday, September 23, 2024
By: TONY MARKS Editor A meeting that began with Mayor Bert Campbell and members of the Turkey Creek Village Council sharing laughs concluded with Councilman Eric Chapelle exchanging words with the mayor and making allegations of unethical behavior. The meeting was held on Tuesday, September 17.
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School transportation update is presented

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Monday, September 23, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor During the September 18, meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board, First Student Local Manager Hubert Mabe presented a transportation update.
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At the Library

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Monday, September 23, 2024
We are excited to announce that we’ve agreed to participate in a pilot program designed to partner the Louisiana State Parks with the Louisiana public libraries. The kickoff date is October 4!
CARDIOLOGIST SHARES HEALTH CARE TIPS - Cardiologist Dr. Craig Pearce addressed the September 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotarian Ashlyn Ortego (left) and Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

CARDIOLOGIST SHARES HEALTH CARE TIPS - Cardiologist Dr. Craig Pearce addressed the September 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotarian Ashlyn Ortego (left) and Rotary President Bob Manuel (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: MRMC cardiologist Dr. Pearce shares information on treating and preventing heart disease

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Monday, September 23, 2024
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Ashlyn Ortego invited cardiologist Dr. Craig Pearce to be the guest speaker at the September 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Dr. Pearce is the new cardiologist at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte. Dr.
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Minister’s Corner: The way faith works

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Monday, September 23, 2024
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance The problem with so many people today is they demand to see first, then they will believe. This is contrary to true faith. It is not the way faith works. A man must first believe God, then he sees.
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Heritage Manor News: Autumn begins

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Monday, September 23, 2024
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Today is the official first day of autumn, which ends on December 21, 2024.
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